Top 5 Stories Of The Week

Top 5 Stories Of The Week

A recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of July 13.

APH Announces New Leadership Structure

As Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH) celebrates its 100th anniversary and prepares for its next century in business, Corey Bartlett, president and CEO, has announced a new leadership structure, including new senior management roles and responsibilities.

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Genuine Parts Company Announces Officer Resignation

GPC announced that Scott Sonnemaker has resigned from his position as group president, North American Automotive, to pursue other opportunities. Sonnemaker joined the company in this newly created role in February 2019

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Mid-Year Distribution Update: Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance

In the July issue of AMN magazine, our cover story featured mid-year distribution group updates from leaders of the aftermarket’s top program groups. This week on AMN we will share one of the featured leaders’ interviews. Today we sit down with J.C. Washbish, vice president of Sales and Marketing for the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance.

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Spectra Premium Unveils Classic Parts Category

In order to boost the visibility of its classic and muscle car products on the U.S. and Canada markets, Spectra Premium has introduced a category for undercar parts ranging from the 1960s to the 1980s. The new Classic Car Parts category encompasses more than 500 existing products spread across four main product lines: classic injection tanks, fuel tanks, sending units and body panels. 

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Original One Parts Adds To Management Team

Original One Parts, a portfolio company of private equity firm Kinderhook Industries LLC, announced that industry veteran Brad Willen has joined the company’s senior management team as executive vice president. Willen will be responsible for global supply chain, as well as playing a leadership role during the company’s anticipated growth. 

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VIPAR HD Announces Latin America Expansion Plans

Plans include focusing on new locations, stockholders, and suppliers to serve the growing market.

VIPAR hold semi-annual meeting

Powered by more than 100 locations and 15 years of serving the parts and service needs of commercial vehicle owners throughout Mexico, VIPAR Heavy Duty announced plans to expand its operations and network in Latin America.

“VIPAR Heavy Duty is focused on growing our business in Mexico, Central America and Colombia," said Chris Baer, VIPAR Heavy Duty president and CEO. "Plans are underway for existing distributors to open new locations. We will also be strategically adding new stockholders and new suppliers to best serve Latin American markets. This is a growth opportunity for all participants."

Preparing for the ‘End Game’

Endgame strategies, Tartaglione explains, encompass the owner’s objectives for the business, including passing it on to the next generation, selling to a competitor or bringing in a financial partner.

Preparing for the 'Endgame'
MAHLE Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

MAHLE noted it made significant progress in reducing its CO2 emissions, and increasing the use of renewable electricity.

MAHLE Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Continental Appoints New ‘Head of Region’ for the US, Canada

In this role, Rob Schroeder will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the US and Canada.

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Transtar Industries Continues Rapid Product Line Expansion 

The company is now offering OE recycled engines, in addition to its expansive line of OE recycled transmissions and transfer cases.

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Mitchell 1’s ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ Sweepstakes Announced

One winner of a $100 gift card will be named each Thursday for 10 weeks on the Mitchell 1 Facebook page. 

Mitchell 1’s ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ Sweepstakes Announced
Eaton Names Senior Vice President and Controller

Adam Wadecki currently serves as senior vice president of internal audit.

Eaton Names Senior Vice President and Controller
University of the Aftermarket Encouraging Registration for Data Standards Course

This live, two-day educational program is open to anyone who works with the aftermarket standards ACES and PIES, or who would benefit from developing a general knowledge base on them.

CAPA Elects New Members to Board of Directors, Tech Committee

The Certified Automotive Parts Association announced the election of four members to its board of directors and three members to its technical committee.